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Giants celebrate NLCS victory

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo and Angel Pagan celebrate after Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 9-0 to win the series.

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Giants on to World Series with 9-0 win over Cards

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits a three-run double during the third inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.

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Cardinals lose Game 7 of NLCS 9-0 to Giants

Carlos Beltran #3 and David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals sit in the dugout in the sixth inning while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

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Giants on to World Series with 9-0 win over Cards

Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants is tagged out by catcher Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012, in San Francisco, Calif.

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Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after the Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012, in San Francisco, California.

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Giants beat Cardinals 6-1 to force NLCS Game 7

Brandon Crawford (35) and Angel Pagan (16), at right, of the San Francisco Giants celebrate the Giants 6-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Six of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 21, 2012 in San Francisco, California.

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Zito leads Giants to NLCS Game 5 win

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. Zito dominated into the eighth inning of a 5-0 victory over the Cardinals that sent the best-of-seven series back to San Francisco for Game 6.

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Tigers rout Yankees 8-1 for 4-game ALCS sweep

From left, Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird, Phil Coke and Jhonny Peralta celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series.

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A-Rod, Yankees fail to hit in postseason

Alex Rodriguez (13) of the New York Yankees walks off the field back to the dugout after he grounded out in the top of the 9th inning against the Detroit Tigers during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. In the postseason, Rodriguez hit .120 (3 for 25) with no RBIs, including 0 for 18 with 12 strikeouts against right-handers. Robinson Cano was at .075 (3 for 40) with no home runs, Curtis Granderson 100 (3 for 30) with 16 strikeouts, Nick Swisher .167 (5 for 30) with two RBIs and Russell Martin .161 (5 for 31).
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Tigers celebrate winning AL pennant

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates in the locker room after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series.

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NLCS Game 4: Cardinals vs. Giants

Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals heads home as catcher Hector Sanchez #29 of the San Francisco Giants mishandles the throw and drops the ball in the fifth inning allowing Carpenter to score in Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 18, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri.

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Cardinals beat Giants 8-3 to take 3-1 lead in NLCS

Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he is unable to get out Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals on an infield hit in the seventh inning in Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 18, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri.

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Cardinals vs. Giants: Game 3

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) watches the ball as he hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis.

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Cardinals vs. Giants: Game 3

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) celebrate after the Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis.

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Tigers vs. Yankees: ALCS Game 3

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, left, and Miguel Cabrera celebrate after Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 2-1.

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Tigers vs. Yankees: ALCS Game 3

New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits a home run in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

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Tigers vs. Yankees: ALCS Game 3

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander throws in the second inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit.

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Giants beat Cardinals 7-1 in Game 2 to even NLCS

St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig appears to tag San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco as he heads back to first base on a fly ball during the eighth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. The umpires called him safe.

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Slide sparks Giants past Cardinals to even NLCS

San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro grimaces as his leg is caught under a sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday on a double play attempt during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. The sight of Scutaro on the ground in pain was just the spark the San Francisco Giants needed as the team got their first home win this postseason, 7-1 over the Cardinals.

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Cardinals vs. Giants: NLCS Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a two-run home run during the second inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.

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Tigers vs. Yankees: ALCS Game 2

Miguel Cabrera #24 (R) and Delmon Young #21 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after they won 3-0 against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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Tigers vs. Yankees: ALCS Game 2

Trainer Steve Donohue, left, and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, help Derek Jeter off the field after he injured himself during Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.

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Tigers vs. Yankees: Game 1

Mark Teixeira (25) and Raul Ibanez (27) of the New York Yankees celebrate after they both scored on a 2-run home run hit by Ibanez in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York.

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The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Washington Nationals 9-7 in Game Five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 12, 2012 in Washington, D.C.

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Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman watches his two-run home run in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington.

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Members of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7.

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws to a St. Louis Cardinals batter in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington.

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper heads home on a home run by Ryan Zimmerman during the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington.

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New York Yankees' CC Sabathia delivers a pitch during the first inning of Game 5 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York.

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New York Yankees' Derek Jeter scores on an RBI double by Ichiro Suziki during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. Orioles' catcher is Matt Wieters and home plate umpire Mike Everitt watch.

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New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez hits an RBI single against Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel during the fifth inning in Game 5 of the American League division baseball series on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. The Yankees' Mark Teixeira scored from second on the hit. Orioles' catcher Matt Wieters and home plate umpire Mike Everitt watch the hit. Jason Hammel was pitching.

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The New York Yankees celebrate after winning the American League division baseball series after beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in Game 5 on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York.

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Prince Fielder (28) and Austin Jackson (14) of the Detroit Tigers and teammates celebrate after the Tigers defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-0 in Game Five of the American League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on October 11, 2012 in Oakland, California. Justin Verlander pitched a complete game shutout as the Tigers advance to the American League Championship Series.

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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1.

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Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy follows through on an RBI double during the 13th inning of Game 4 of the American League division baseball series against the New York Yankees on Thursday Oct. 11, 2012, in New York. The Orioles won 2-1.

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San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics: Game 4

Oakland Athletics left fielder Coco Crisp (4) celebrates after he hit single to score Seth Smith and win the game 4-3 in the ninth inning of Game 4 of an American League division baseball series against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics: Game 4

Oakland Athletics Josh Donaldson celebrates after he scored on a double by Seth Smith to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 4 of an American League division baseball series against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. Smith hit a game-tying, two-run double off closer Jose Valverde in the ninth inning and the A's staved off elimination for a second successive night with a 4-3 victory against the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 on Wednesday night.

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Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees: Game 3

New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez (27) celebrates with teammates as he reaches home plate after hitting the game-winning home run during the 12th inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 3-2.

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Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees: Game 3

New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez (27) runs past Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz after hitting the game-winning home run during the 12th inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 3-2.

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Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees: Game 3

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, left, talks to manager Joe Girardi during the 10th inning of Game 3 against the Baltimore Orioles in the American League division baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 3-2.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game 4

Tim Lincecum (55) of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at the Great American Ball Park on Oct. 10, 2012 in Cincinnati. Lincecum pitches like a two-time Cy Young winner -- this time, out of the bullpen as the Reds won 8-3.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game 4

San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan is congratulated by Marco Scutaro (19) after Pagan hit a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs, Washington Nationals: Game 3

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper heads to the clubhouse after Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals: Game 3

St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran, left, slides into home plate past Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki for a run on a single by Matt Holliday in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals: Game 3

St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran catches a fly ball that was hit by Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth in the third inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics: Game 3

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the Athletics' American League division baseball series against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Anderson outdueled fellow postseason first-timer Anibal Sanchez and the upstart Athletics showed off stellar defense all over the diamond, avoiding another playoff sweep by Detroit by beating the Tigers 2-0 on Tuesday night in their AL Division Series.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics: Game 3

Oakland Athletics' Seth Smith celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 3 of an American League division baseball series against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game 3

San Francisco Giants' Joaquin Arias hits a ground ball to Cincinnati Reds third baseman Scott Rolen in the 10th inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. Rolen committed an error on the play allowing Buster Posey to score. The Giants won 2-1 to cut their playoff deficit to 2-1.

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game 2

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis singles in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series against the New York Yankees on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Baltimore. Robert Andino and Nate McLouth scored on the play. Davis drove in two runs for the wild-card Orioles

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game 2

New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki, right, of Japan, leaps past Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters to score a run on a double by Robinson Cano in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Baltimore.

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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Game 2

In this multiple exposure photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4.

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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Game 2

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, top, slides home past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, bottom right, to score on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis.

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game 1

New York Yankees' Russell Martin hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Baltimore. Martin led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking home run off Jim Johnson, CC Sabathia turned in a sparkling pitching performance and the Yankees pulled away to a 7-2 victory Sunday night in the opener of their AL divisional series.

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game 1

Baltimore Orioles fans Tim Blaise, left, and his son Tim watch the Orioles take batting practice before Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Baltimore.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants: Game 2

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo (61) delivers in the first inning during Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Arroyo, who was winless in his first six starts in San Francisco, retired his first 14 batters and delivered a gem and beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Sunday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their NL division series.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants: Game 2

Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce hits a two run double in the eighth inning during Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012.

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Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers: Game 2

Detroit Tigers' Don Kelly hits a sacrifice fly to right to score teammate Omar Infante during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Detroit.

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Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers: Game 2

Detroit Tigers' pinch runner Don Kelly, right, is met at the dugout by teammate Alex Avila after scoring on a wild pitch by Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Cook during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Detroit. Kelly scored the tying run on a wild pitch in the eighth, then hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth that lifted the Tigers over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Sunday for a 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.

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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig (21) is out at second as Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa turns the double play to end the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. Yadier Molina was out at first. Washington beat the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Sunday in an NL playoff opener.

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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, right, is congratulated by Adam Wainwright after scoring on a wild pitch by Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis.

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Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers: Game 1

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Detroit. Verlander shut down Oakland after that early slip, and Alex Avila homered in the fifth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Athletics 3-1 Saturday night in the opener of their best-of-five AL playoff.

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Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers: Game 1

Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick catches a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Detroit.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants: Game 1

Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips swings on a two-run home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. Cincinnati was powered by home runs from Phillips and Jay Bruce to beat the Giants 5-2 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series Saturday night.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants: Game 1

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt makes a diving catch into the stands on a ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Zack Cozart in the first inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants: Game 1

Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) smiles during the introduction of the teams before Game 1 of the National League division baseball series between the Reds and the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. Baker is a former Giants manager.

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Baltimore Orioles vs, Texas Rangers: Wildcard Playoff Game

The Baltimore Orioles celebrate winning the American League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Texas Rangers, 5-1, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Joe Saunders pitched effectively into the sixth inning at a place where he had never won, Adam Jones delivered the tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the Orioles, in the playoffs for the first time in 15 years, eliminated the Rangers 5-1 Friday night.

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Baltimore Orioles vs, Texas Rangers: Wildcard Playoff Game

A throwing error by Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland gets past Michael Young (10), allowing Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth to advance to second during the seventh inning of an American League wild-card playoff baseball game Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

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Baltimore Orioles vs, Texas Rangers: Wildcard Playoff Game

Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth (9) steals second base as Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler misses the throw during the first inning of an American League wild-card playoff baseball game Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves: Wildcard Playoff Game

From left to right, St. Louis Cardinals' Victor Marte, Jon Jay, Chris Carpenter and Carlos Beltran celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves 6-3 in the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves: Wildcard Playoff Game

A security official shouts to fans to not throw trash on the field during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris to defeat the Braves 6-3.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves: Wildcard Playoff Game

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. Holliday homered and the Cardinals rallied from an early deficit, taking advantage of three Atlanta throwing errors -- the most crucial of them by the retiring Jones -- to beat the Braves 6-3 in a winner-take-all wild-card playoff Friday.